Delegates propose program-review language; Children's Cove cited as illustrative example

Aug 10, 2026

Delegate O'Malley suggested including Children's Cove as an illustrative example in the draft resolution to prompt discussion about which programs are core county functions; members agreed to soften the reference to avoid singling out a single program.

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Delegate O'Malley suggested the committee use an example in the draft resolution to prompt a conversation about which programs are core county functions and which might be subject to review or reprioritization. He cited Children's Cove as an example and acknowledged the idea could "ruffle some feathers," saying he did not mean to imply the program is not useful.

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